Sen. Rawson's Accusations of 'Voter Fraud' Ring Hollow:
Opposed Paper Ballots, Funds to Train Election Judges
CONTACT: Steve Fischmann 575-635-9582
October 24, 2008
(Las Cruces, NM) – Senator Leonard Lee Rawson's expressions of concern about voter fraud in Dona Ana County, published in the Las Cruces Sun-News on Thursday, ring hollow to those familiar with his history on the issue. Rawson has vigorously opposed help for county elections officials and paper-trail ballots that guarantee ballot integrity.
In 2006, Rawson voted No on important legislation (S.B. 295) requiring all voting systems in New Mexico use paper ballots to guarantee accuracy. Rawson also opposed $1.6 million in emergency funds sought last summer by the Secretary of State (S.B. 23) to pay for training of county election officials in preparation for the 2008 General Election. Fortunately, both measures passed despite Rawson's opposition.
"If you truly want free, fair and accurate elections in New Mexico, you must do more than just complain at election time. We need state senators who walk the talk." said candidate Steve Fischmann (D-37). "While we should all be concerned about voter fraud, we should also be concerned about legislators who exploit issues for political gain, but then refuse to join in formulating solutions."
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